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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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